DPM Fadillah Urges Stronger R&D in Energy Storage as Santong BESS Project Launches in Dungun

DPM Fadillah urges stronger R&D in energy storage as Santong BESS project launches in Dungun

DUNGUN, May 18 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for greater emphasis on research and development (R&D) in energy storage technology following the launch of the 100MW/400MWh Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project developed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the move was crucial to reduce Malaysia’s dependence on imported b…

TNB launches Malaysia's first battery energy storage system connected to national grid

DUNGUN: The Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, with a capacity of 100 megawatt (MW)/400 MW-hour (MWh), developed by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), is the first BESS system in the country to be connected to the national grid.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad Launches 100 MW/400 MWh Santong Battery Storage Project In Malaysia

Tenaga Nasional Berhad has inaugurated the 100MW/400MWh Santong Battery Energy Storage System in Dungun, Terengganu, to enhance grid stability and renewable energy integration. This project supports Malaysia's energy transition roadmap, which aims for 70% renewable capacity by 2050 and includes future BESS developments. It will help balance electricity supply and demand fluctuations. The post Tenaga Nasional Berhad Launches 100 MW/400 MWh Santon…

TNB commissions Malaysia's first grid-connected BESS

Malaysia’s utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has on Monday commissioned the 100 megawatt (MW) / 400 megawatt-hour (MWh) Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the 132/33kV Santong BESS Main Intake Substation (PMU), Dungun, Terengganu, making it the first BESS in Malaysia connected to the grid. The firm said in a statement that the facility is among TNB’s strategic initiatives to strengthen the capabilities of the national grid s…

Fadillah Calls For Stronger R&D In Energy Storage Technology With Launch Of Santong BESS - Asia News Today

DUNGUN, May 18 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for greater emphasis on research and development (R&D) in energy storage technology following the launch of the 100MW/400MWh Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project developed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said the move was crucial to reduce Malaysia’s dependence on…